Archive 2010 · Bout to spring for a 17-55 2.8 IS but

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Bout to spring for a 17-55 2.8 IS but

I am looking at a used Canon 17-55 2.8 IS but when I think of the cost maybe I would be better off going with a Tamron 17-50. Is the Canon worth the extra cost? I have owned both in the past but never had them long enough to form an opinion between the two. Back then it was between the 17-55 or a 24-70 which is my favorite but the money is not there.

I am also very interested in that new Tamron with VC might take a gamble on that one and save a couple hundred over a used 17-55

Mike

Jan 04, 2010 at 10:27 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bout to spring for a 17-55 2.8 IS but

By what I've read the original non-VC was better, I have no hands on experience though. I do have h/o with the 17-55 2.8 IS...WOW....That's it...WOW...

Jan 04, 2010 at 11:51 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bout to spring for a 17-55 2.8 IS but

I tried two different copies of the tamrons and wasn't impressed with either. I am really enjoying the 17-55. I rarely take it off my camera. Much sharper and more consistant focus is the main reasons.
Maybe just my copies though?

Jan 05, 2010 at 06:40 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bout to spring for a 17-55 2.8 IS but

Another echo of haven't used the Tamron, but loved the 17-55 f2.8 IS. It was the hardest thing to give up when I moved away from crops.

Jan 05, 2010 at 07:06 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bout to spring for a 17-55 2.8 IS but

If I was going to pay the cost of the Tamron VC I think I woud rather spring the extra for the Canon 2nd hand.
UK prices of course but
Tamron VC is £530
Non VC is £330
The canon new is £800 but I would think shop around 2nd hand a £650 would be a close bet, maybe a little cheaper.

Just looking and saw the price of the Nikon version . is it really as good as the £1000+ price tag would say? and it doesn't even have VR!!
The Canon looks a bargain

Jan 05, 2010 at 08:23 AM


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